It's possible to use a straight router bit for drilling because it can be used on a variety of projects and materials. When you're ready to drill, make sure you plunge the router straight down into the piece; don't move the router in any other direction because this will increase the size of your hole.11 May 2011
What is a router drill bit?
Straight router bits are a workshop staple, these bits make cuts straight into a material to form a groove or dado (a groove across the wood grain) or to hollow out an area for a mortise or inlay. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths.4 Dec 2018
Why would someone use a router bit?
Router bits are designed to serve three primary functions: To create wood joints, to plunge into the center of a piece for grooves or inlays, and to shape the edges of wood.7 Aug 2020